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Collage of transfer dyed papers ironed onto polyester satin. Transfer dyed papers created by: over-printing papers in tones & shades of colour; textures created with bubblewrap & clingfilm; frottage, with wax fabric transfer crayons & transfer dyes; crumpling transfer dyed papers,etc. |
WORKSHOPS The following workshops are available as "hands-on" workshops and we will teach groups, organisations and guilds. Worshops are suitable for all abilities (unless otherwise stated). We are developing new workshops all the time so if you are interested in a particular topic and it is not listed below, please contact Fiona by e-mail fiona@ario.co.uk to discuss your requirements. Workshop information such as fees, available dates, number of students attending a specific workshop please contact Fiona by e-mail fiona@ario.co.uk or phone her on 07854539030. In addition to these WORKSHOPS we also hold classes at out Unit. See Unit 9 Classes for further details and booking information. |
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Workshop 1 Techniques Day - this workshop will allow you to try a selection of media ans learn how to create backgrounds for textiles, collages and paper craft. You will create masses of samples that will be your reference point for projects. Select any 3 of the techniques listed below:
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Workshop 2 3D Fabric Medium Learn how to use this expanding medium on fabric, paper & card. You will use a variety of techniques, e.g.freehand, stamping, stencilling, etc; learn all the hints & tips and eventually add colour, sparkle and stitch to your samples. |
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Workshop 3 Transfer Dyes How much fun can you have with some photocopying paper and an iron? Using vibrant jewel colours; colour and pattern backgrounds for a finished item on synthetic fabrics. You can use now use transfer dyes on cotton and other natural fabrics with the aid of a specially formulated product and this will also be explored in this workshop |
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Workshop 4 Fabric Painting & Printing Using highly pigmented fabric paints to create backgrounds for a variety of fabrics. You will paint, print and stamp fabrics using a selection of techniques on various fabrics, both wet and dry, - to stunning effect! |
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Workshop 5 Simple Screen Printing A simple but effective way of screen printing for fabrics and papers using greaseproof paper and a window squeegee. You will begin with a design source or image, learn how to cut out a stencil, "charge" the screen and begin printing your own designs.
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Workshop 6 Sketchbook Techniques Sketchbooks are usually difficult to start - all that blank paper. You are fizzing with ideas but something seems to come unstuck between the brain and the paper - a sketchbook techniques workshop will help you un-lock all those ideas. |
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Workshop 7 Mono- Printing Quickly create "one-off" designs and images for fabrics and papers using textile paints. Monoprinting is a very loose style of creating printed images. The paint can be applied with a brush, roller, etc., onto a non-porus surface such as glass, plastic, etc. The paint is manipulated and the paper or fabric placed over the design, and using the heel of the hand to apply pressure, the paint is transferred from the surafce, the paper or fabric peeled away and allowed to dry. |
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Workshop 8 Jolly Good Slosh Create papers using a variety of techniques e.g. bleaching, resist effects, crumpling. You will use different weight papers including brown parcel paper - which is just the best!!!! The resulting coloured and textured papers can be stitched, use in collages, for card making and books and lots more. |
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Workshop 9 Markals Learn how easy it is to use Markal Paintstiks. Create images,patterns and resists on fabric, Fibretex, paper, card, etc. Designs can be over-painted with transparent paints such as Brusho, silk paints, Dye-na-Flow, inks, etc. |
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Workshop 10 Textures Create stunning effects on paper, card and fabric using Gels, Gesso, PVA. The Gels, etc can be used "au naturel", can be coloured with textile paints, inks, etc., have lustre powders and sparkle added, be washed over with more colour, stitched, layered with more gel, etc to create loads of colour and texture. |
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Workshop 11 Devore Let us take the "mystery" out of using devore paste with our effective and simple techniques. You can create lovely designs and images for panels, bags, cushions, etc. |
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Workshop 12 Dyeing Learn how to use dyes "our way"! You will use thickened dyes to print and paint fabrics and "pre-treated" fabrics that provide an easy way to paint, tie-dye, space dye, etc.
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